The IBA has no intention of leaving the ring. Its president, Umar Kremlev, wrote a long letter in response to the official announcement of the Boxing returns to the Olympic Games program of Los Angeles 2028. “A great victory for all those who believed in boxing”, he believes, not without recalling that the federation continues to play a major role, despite the recognition of World Boxing by the IOC. "The true values of sport and the interests of athletes weigh much more than the political games behind the scenes, he says. The IBA was, is and always will be the strongest and most successful international organization in the field of Olympic and professional boxing.
“The IBA is a model of independence and integrity. On our podium, it's the athletes who take precedence, never politics.We do not engage in backroom manipulation or pursue personal goals. We are building a future where every boxer has the opportunity to follow the path they have chosen., continues Kremlev, recalling the organizational successes of the IBA of major events: “There is only one global structure with experience, history and proven results – that is the IBA.”
Umar Kremlev thus sends a message to the IOC, hoping "that the new management will remain independent and listen to athletes rather than politicians"The IBA President has already set an appointment in Dubai in May for a press conference where he will present "the strategic vision of the IBA" for the future. He concludes his letter with this formula: “We are open. We are strong. We are moving forward. Together, we are the home of boxing.”
